“People spend money on kitchens when they’ve just moved house. There’s definitely a few more positive

signs and if that trend continues it’ll be good for us.”

People spend money on kitchens when they’ve just moved house. There’s definitely a few more positive signs and if that trend continues it’ll be good for us

Chief executive William McGrath

Aga said profit fell to £12.9million in 2011 from £14.1million a year ago.

Revenue declined 3 per cent to £250.9million from £259.1million.

The group hopes its new Aga Total Control cooker will help it boost overseas business to offset falling UK sales.

The new electric range cooker, launched in Britain in May 2011, allows the user to switch the Aga off when not in use, unlike traditional models, and choose to use only one hot plate or oven, making it viable in warmer climates, such as the US west coast.